Extension Educationin El Paso County

We are currently looking for youth ages 11-17 for Ecotourism Leadership Program. Lesson Topics  are: -Principles of Interpretation - Communication Skills -Customer Service -Workforce Development Lessons will be held at the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo  on October 2nd & 10th and Hueco Tanks State Park November 2nd and 9th. Ecotourism Program 2019

Learn how to GROW YOUR BUSINESS with your local, State and Federal Governmental Agencies! Get certified as a HUB! About this Event The Texas Comptroller’s Purchasing division is focusing on strategies that increase bid participation and sales among Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB’s) who can provide goods and services to over 200 Texas agencies, universities, school districts, and large industries that participate in the statewide bidding process. Focus will be on: Overview of HUB Program Benefits & State Comptrollers Site Navigation HUB Application/ Updating Profiles (NACIS Codes) Please bring:... Read More →

Learn about emerging plant diseases in the El Paso Landscapes Presented by Dr. Kevin Ong Professor & Director of The Texas Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Time: 8:00a.m.Registration Program: 8:30a.m. - 11:00a.m. Location: El Paso AgriLife Extension Classroom Program Fee: $15.00 checks payable to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Acct #276116-60005 Participants will receive 2 TDA  CEU's Please RSVP at the El Paso Extension office by Nov 12th : 915-771-2354 Dr. Ong Program

2020 Pesticide Applicators CEU Conference Date: Fri., January 24 , 2020 Registration: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Program: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Research Center Address: 1380 A&M Cir, El Paso, TX 79927 Topics: Laws and Regulations Drift Minimization General Integrated Pest Management Insects in Pecans Ornamental Integrated Pest Management REGISTRATION INFORMATION Please pre-register by Jan 17, 2020 Cost: Pre-registration-$40 At the Door-$50 Make checks payable to TPMA Please RSVP at the  El Paso County Extension office: 915-771-2354 Breaks Provided by: Ewing Irrigation &... Read More →

Trans-Pecos Texas Master Naturalist Program The mission of the Trans-Pecos Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program is to develop a group of well-informed volunteers to provide education,outreach and service dedicated toward the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas. Course topics include: · Land Ethics · Geology · Invertebrate Biology · Archeology · Desert Ecology · Botany · Ornithology · Aquatics · Herpetology Classes will be held each Thursday night from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension- Ascarate Annex- 301 Manny Martinez 79905.... Read More →

Essential Elements Virtual Volunteer Training To help youth development professionals understand the importance of positive development by presenting the 4-H Essential Elements as central to helping youth become competent and contributing adults. The curriculum provides a wealth of resources to 1) engage youth development professionals (4-H agents/educators/volunteers) in building the capacity of volunteers, and 2) perpetuate the Essential Elements in programs. Monday, April 27th 12:00-2:00 PM MST Agenda:   Welcome and Purpose: Cynthia Pierfax Zoom’s Features Review Introduction to the Essential Elements Curriculum-Cynthia Pierfax Lesson 1: The Key... Read More →

Online Vector CEU Courses by Dr. Swiger Limited to the first 100 people Dates: May 6th, 2020 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 14th,2020 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Course will include: 5 hours of AG CEUs, 3 hours of SPCS CEUs, 5 hours of Animal Control CEUs, 5 hours of Registered Sanitarian CEUs and 5 hours of Code Enforcement CEUs Register at: https://livestockvetento.tamu.edu/workshop-registration/onlineclass-registration/ For more information contact: Joel Arce Online Vector Control Flyer (1)